This article explains how to set up and configure the LimeLight integration with Mintsoft. The integration allows you to import orders, sync products, and update order statuses between the two systems.
Integration features
The LimeLight integration provides the following features:
Import orders from LimeLight.
Send tracking details back to LimeLight.
Mark orders as shipped.
Import new products from LimeLight.
Note: Stock sync is not supported with this integration.
Prerequisites
Before setting up the integration, you'll need to obtain API credentials from LimeLight.
Obtain API credentials
Contact your LimeLight Account Manager to acquire credentials, then follow these steps to obtain the API username and password:
Log in to LimeLight.
Navigate to Settings then Accounts & Permissions.
Go to the API Accounts Tab.
Select Actions then Add API User.
Complete the form with the following information:
Username: Mintsoft.
Company Contact: Support.
Email: support@mintsoft.co.uk.
Phone: 020 3608 9802.
Department: External API User.
Description: Mintsoft.
Save the form to create the API user and generate the username and password.
Configure API permissions
After creating the API user, you'll need to enable the required permissions:
Click the Settings Cogs next to the new user account.
Enable the following permissions:
order_find
order_update
order_view
product_index
Save the permission changes.
Note: Mintsoft requires these permissions for the integration to function correctly.
Add the connection in Mintsoft
Once you've acquired the API keys and ID, you can configure the connection within Mintsoft:
Click Connect then Order Integrations.
Click LimeLight then Add Account.
If you're a 3PL, select the Client.
Select the Warehouse and Channel.
Activate the connection when ready.
Set the Frequency to import orders.
Enter the API Username and Password.
Optionally, enable Sync New Products and set the Product Sync Frequency.
Click Add.
Your LimeLight integration is now configured and ready to use.